Senator Erwin Tulfo urged his Senate colleagues to attend sessions despite frustrations over recent events, particularly the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada on plunder charges. Tulfo emphasized the importance of showing up for work and suggested they could express their grievances during debates.

• 01Senator Erwin Tulfo criticized the Senate majority's absence during a session, highlighting the need for attendance despite frustrations.
• 02Senator Jinggoy Estrada was arrested over a non-bailable plunder case related to flood control projects.
• 03Tulfo suggested that the Senate could have held a prayer session for Estrada instead of boycotting the session.
• 04Concerns were raised about the leadership of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, particularly his inability to manage the majority's response.
• 05Tulfo expressed doubts about running for re-election in 2031 if the current political climate continues.

The absence of majority senators affects legislative proceedings and public perception of the Senate's functionality.